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BG58 YMT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,274 mi
Last recorded128,274 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 YMT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,274 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,636 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened excessive leakage (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened light misting of oil (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 66,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,037 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BG58 YMT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG58 YMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG58 YMT registered?

BG58 YMT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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